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Federal Drive Interviews -- Dec. 18, 2012
Bob Litan of Bloomberg Government talks about a new study on reducing the deficit. Procurement attorney Joe Petrillo weighs in on a recent GAO decision. Lisa Pape discusses the Veterans Health Administration's efforts to reduce homelessness among veterans. Charles Paidock of the NFFE union talks about a proposal that would have some feds emptying their own waste bins. Hord Tipton reviews how the certification process is keeping up with new technology.
Tags: Bob Litan , Bloomberg Government , Joe Petrillo , Petrillo and Powell , GSA , GAO , Lisa Pape , homelessness , Charles Paidock , NFFE , Hord Tipton , (ISC)2 , Federal Drive
Mental health care not meeting VA standards
Veterans with mental health issues receive care comparable to that available in the private sector but the care falls short of standards set by the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a new report. Dr. Kate Watkins, who conducted the study for the RAND Corporation, told Federal News Radio where VA has succeeded and where it has failed.
Tags: veterans , mental health , health care , VA , RAND , Kate Watkins , GPRA
Vet Centers grow under caring hands
Alfonso Batres' life has been dedicated to one important mission—addressing the needs of our nation's veterans and their families. We talk with him about that and it led him to become a finalist in thie year's Service to America Medals.
Tags: Federal Drive , SAMMIES 2011 , Sammies , Alfonso Batres
Which feds make the most money?
Feds who make more than $180,000 a year make up less than one percent of the federal workforce. Leading that pack are doctors, lawyers and dentists. Doctors held roughly eight out of 10 of the top-salaried jobs.
Tags: pay and benefits , pay debate , SEC , NIH , FDA , FDIC , Army , USA Today
